0212 — Christmas Red Dark
Reds family
Madeira 0212 — Christmas Red Dark — has hex #A5010D and RGB 165, 1, 13. This medium-dark, highly saturated red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0212
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 0212
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0212
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0212 (Christmas Red Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0212
Madeira threads that pair well with 0212, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0212 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0212
A medium-dark, highly saturated entry in the reds family, Madeira 0212 carries the name Christmas Red Dark with warm crimson tones. Its tone is strong and rich, making it a popular choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for roses or hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0212?
Madeira 0212 is called Christmas Red Dark. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #A5010D, RGB 165, 1, 13) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0212?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0212 (Christmas Red Dark) is DMC 817 (Coral Red very dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 919 (Red Copper, 74%) and DMC 321 (Christmas Red, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0212?
The closest Madeira threads to 0212 are 2501 Bright Terracotta Dark (ΔE 4.2), 0210 Christmas Red Light (ΔE 7.34), and 0407 Salmon Very Dark (ΔE 7.76). These are useful substitutes when 0212 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0212?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0212 (Christmas Red Dark) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0212 (Christmas Red Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 0212 has a contrast ratio of about 8:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.